The World of Cross Stitching

Every issue is packed with the very best cross stitch designs, expert advice and in depth technical features, as well as product news, reader letters and stories, competitions and giveaways.

Welcome

Meet our guests • Get to know this month’s reader panel, and look out for their favourite projects throughout the issue

Furry Tales • Collect a chart from the adorable Furry Tales® family, designed by Lucie Heaton

Your EXCLUSIVE gift • With fluttering friends, Durene Jones’ fox card is sweet to send for all occasions

Among the flowers • An idyllic portrait of a young girl and her doll, along with a woven basket full of blooming beauties

Your letters • We always love to see your stitches (and smiles!), so do send the team your photos, letters and tips today!

Give us a roar! • Full of vivid colour and detail, this prehistoric portrait will be a roar-some addition to a dino-fan’s bedroom

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Wild wonders • Artistic in style, these wildlife beauties with flourishing flora have been turned into postcards to send

Painted plains • Galloping across a sea of colour, this dynamic design of a white horse is full of magical wonder

Pet appreciation • FURRY OR FEATHERED, YOU’LL FIND YOUR PET’S STITCHY MATCH HERE

Our Best Buys • All the hottest cross stitch must-haves for your shopping list, plus an exclusive offer to make your pennies go further…

A la carte dining • Under a sea of twinkling stars, this cosy French bistro is open for the night to serve a romantic evening

In full bloom • Complete your cushion with the second part, ready to showcase in your favourite space during the spring

Ask the experts • Our panel of professionals is here to help you with your cross stitch dilemmas – however large or small

Wishes granted • Request a design and our resident design expert, Jenny, might just chart it for you…

Fiona’s focus • Get to grips with sewing machine basics and master new skills to display your completed cross stitch

Mystical makes • Embellished with sparkling metallics to reflect the magic of starlight, these celestial treats shine brightly

Stitch-A-Long • Join us on our 2026 stitch-a-long, ‘For the Love of Friends’, by Durene Jones

Fit the pieces • This jigsaw alphabet will be the perfect piece for your games box, keeping all those fun activities tidy!

Enter to win! • Each month we have exciting giveaways for readers with loads of prizes up for grabs

Next month in THE WORLD OF The UK’s No.1 Cross stitching

How to… • Beginner? Follow Fiona’s guide to instant stitching success!

How to stitch • Tackle the basic stitches in our charts…

Back issues • Complete your collection with back issues of your favourite stitchy mag

Take a break! • Put down your needle and pick up a pen to complete our crossword and sudoku puzzles

Stockists • Buy your basic stitching stash and products we’ve featured

Your projects • Find all the charts, kits, threads & accessories featured in this issue

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